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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.30, 1,129.29 and 523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.30, 1,129.29 and 523.54 is: 722.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.30 : 1,129.29 = 523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.30/1,129.29 = 523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.30x = 1,129.29 × 523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.30x = 591,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,228.49/818.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.51

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